The Juneteenth Story with Author Alliah Agostini

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Date(s): Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Venue: Westgate Branch of AADL
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Join Alliah L. Agostini, award-winning author of The Juneteenth Story and The Juneteenth Cookbook as she shares the history of Juneteenth, her personal connection to the holiday, and some fun family-friendly ways you can bring the holiday to life at home and in your community.

This event includes a signing with books for sale.

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